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The Cathedral and Bishops Palace Calcutta, 1865 (b / w photo)
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The Cathedral and Bishops Palace Calcutta, 1865 (b / w photo)
5924636 A The Cathedral and Bishops Palace CalcuttaA, 1865 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: A The Cathedral and Bishops Palace CalcuttaA, 1865.
Photograph by Samuel Bourne (1834-1912), India, Bengal, 1865.
Completed in 1847 in Gothic revival style, the Anglican cathedral of St. PaulAs was designed by Major William Nairn Forbes and C. K. Robinson. The tower was rebuilt following the 1934 Calcutta earthquake.
The neo-classical Bishops Palace, visible to the right of the cathedral in this image, was purchased by Bishop Wilson in 1849, replacing an earlier palace that had been in use since 1825.
From an album of 95 photographs including views of Calcutta taken by Bourne, 1865-1870 circa.); eNational Army Museum; out of copyright
Media ID 22324108
© National Army Museum / Bridgeman Images
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The Cathedral and Bishops Palace Calcutta, 1865
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is a captivating photograph that takes us back to the vibrant city of Calcutta in the 19th century. The image showcases the magnificent Anglican cathedral of St. Paul's, designed by Major William Nairn Forbes and C. K. Robinson in the Gothic revival style. Completed in 1847, this architectural masterpiece stands tall with its intricate details and soaring spires. However, history has left its mark on this grand structure as well. Following the devastating earthquake of 1934, the tower had to be rebuilt. Adjacent to the cathedral, we catch a glimpse of the neo-classical Bishops Palace. This elegant building was purchased by Bishop Wilson in 1849 as a replacement for an earlier palace that had been used since 1825. The photographer behind this remarkable image is Samuel Bourne (1834-1912), renowned for his stunning photographs capturing various aspects of India during his time there. This particular print is part of an album containing 95 photographs taken by Bourne between 1865 and 1870. Now housed at London's National Army Museum, this photograph allows us to appreciate both the historical significance and architectural beauty of these iconic structures in Calcutta's landscape.
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